Abstract
A 67-year-old male patient who was 4 weeks post right total shoulder arthroplasty was seen for student physical therapy treatment for 22 sessions over 12 weeks in an outpatient physical therapy clinic. Treatment was provided by a student physical therapist under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The patient was evaluated at the initial encounter with pain measurement, range of motion, strength, and upper extremity function via the QuickDASH. A plan of care was established to address severe right-sided upper extremity ROM and strength deficits. The main goals for the patient were to improve range of motion, strength, hygiene ADLs, and to begin exercising regularly. The main interventions used were shoulder mobility with manual therapy for PROM alongside strengthening of the trunk, rotator cuff, and arm. The patient responded well to physical therapy interventions and showed moderate improvements in range of motion, strength, QuickDASH score, and changes in his participation with exercising regularly. The patient was discharged home with a home exercise program and aftercare at the clinic.